安心

• Reading: あんしん
• Romaji: anshin
• Kanji breakdown: 安 (an) — peace, safe, cheap; 心 (shin) — heart, mind
• Pronunciation: /a.ɴ.ɕi.ɴ/

Meaning

Peace of mind; relief; sense of security. A feeling of being safe and reassured.

Functions as a noun, na-adjective (安心な), or する verb (安心する). The opposite of 心配. Commonly used to express relief after receiving good news or confirming something is safe. 安心してください is a polite way to say please rest assured.

Examples

1. 無事に着いたと聞いて安心した。 I was relieved to hear that they arrived safely.
2. この町は安心して暮らせる場所だ。 This town is a place where you can live with peace of mind.
3. 先生の言葉を聞いて安心しました。 I felt reassured after hearing the teacher's words.

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, health, safety

Tone: reassuring

Origin & History

Compound of 安 (an, peaceful/safe) and 心 (shin, heart/mind). Literally means a peaceful heart — the state of having a calm, untroubled mind.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal